X-K-Meleon

There are multiple different browsers available for users to explore the Internet with, yet many are often only aware of the most popular. X-K-Meleon is web browser that offers a more lightweight browser, that takes up less memory and operates faster than some other browsers. X-K-Meleon offers a range of support features including advanced plugin support.

The design and layout of X-K-Meleon is very user friendly, with a wide array of different features and options that users will be familiar with and that are easy to locate. The application also includes a few features that are not commonly found with other browsers, for instance, as well as the back and forward one page, the option also includes a way to swap directory level, to rapidly explore a web page independently of links.

The only issue is the lack of an easy way to create a new tab, users can create a new tab by right clicking the tab area, or by accessing the file menu, or via a hotkey. Unfortunately, a new tab button the menu would be a bit more convenient, yet it is only a minor issue. There are additional options like the ability to access the JavaScript Console, the Source Code and a search engine shortcut.

There is an impressive selection of settings, including privacy and security issues. The browser includes a pop-up blocker as standard, as well as different cookie blocker and other blocking tools. There are translation options built-in as standard, as well as different encoding options.

X-K-Meleon includes macro support and scripting abilities with is a rare addition and not standard in several browsers, as well as other advanced options. Anything that the program doesn't include could most likely be added as a plug-in, X-K-Meleon includes several plug-ins as standard, with the option to download more, along with several that are included, but not automatically enabled.

X-K-Meleon is a fast and lightweight browser, yet it doesn't lack any features to achieve this. In some cases, it actually offers more features and more options than several other browsers. For users who are looking for a new browser that perhaps provides more detail and takes up less memory, X-K-Meleon is a practical and useful choice that will not disappoint.